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    Question

    What does the term "Vis Major" or "Act of God" primarily

    signify in legal contexts?
    A Positive intervention of superior forces Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Predictable and controllable natural occurrences Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Unavoidable and unforeseeable events beyond human control Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Actions caused by human negligence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Human intervention leading to natural disasters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Vis major is a Latin term that means "superior force" and describes an irresistible natural occurrence that causes damage or disruption and that is neither caused by nor preventable by humans—even when exercising the utmost skill, care, diligence, or prudence. The gist of Vis Major or an Act of God it is just not the positive intervention of superior forces that absolves one of liability but more importantly that it is an inevitable, unpredictable and unforeseeable actions of superior forces that occur without human intervention.

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